E.o I - Traditional Owner Relationship Advisor

• Strengthen our relationships with Traditional Owners in the Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne/Mid-West and Esperance/ Goldfields.
• Engage Traditional Owners to play an important role in reshaping WA's energy future.
• Join our Deadly Energy Mob network at Horizon Power with over 40+ Aboriginal employees.

Shape WA's energy future and enjoy a career you can be proud of

It's an exciting time to work in the energy industry, with extensive opportunities for long-term personal and professional growth.

As we deliver energy solutions across the largest geographical area of any Australian power provider, we listen to and work with our communities, our customers and our team. We're responding to the challenges presented by a changing climate and leading the transition to a low carbon, renewable energy future.

We're privileged to work with, live alongside and respect the culture of First Nations peoples who first understood the energy of this land.

Traditional Owner Relationship Advisor
We are accepting EOI applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for multiple Traditional Owner Relationship Advisor roles based in the Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne/ Mid-West, and Esperance / Goldfields.

This position will develop and strengthen relationships with Traditional Owners across the Horizon Power service area to ensure consistency and "beyond compliance" outcomes in all Agreement making, aligning to Horizon Power's guiding principles.

This position is a permanent role.

Your role will include:

• Establishing and maintaining key relationships with Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs), Land Councils, Native Title representative bodies and other groups representing the interests of Traditional Owners.
• Implementing Horizon Powers Traditional Owner land negotiation framework, engagement planning and benefits policy.
• Implementing Horizon Powers Aboriginal Engagement Strategy for operating on Aboriginal land including agreement making and developing partnerships.
• Managing end to end Traditional Owner engagement activities (plan, co-ordinate, schedule, monitor etc.) and report across the Horizon Power service area.
• Developing and/or review engagement materials, including slide packs, information papers, fact sheets and other collateral for meetings with Traditional Owners.

You will have:

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience in project management, social sciences, business, community engagement, Native Title, Aboriginal Heritage or related discipline is highly desirable or relevant work experience is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience working in an Aboriginal Affairs, Traditional Owner engagement, project management, or community-based role.
• Demonstrated experience liaising and negotiating with key Aboriginal organizations/bodies including community, government, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to influence and collaborate to support change management planning.

Our employees enjoy real rewards and recognition including:

• Working on impressive renewable energy projects across WA
• Helping to create a connected and thriving WA.
• An extensive rewards and recognition program
• Access to our award-winning health and wellbeing program
• Flexible working arrangements

Our workplace culture is created through every interaction, every experience and everything we do.
Across our organisation, we recognise and reward people and offer work that works with you. We're committed to equality and celebrate the diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all characteristics that make our Horizon Power team so special. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

As a measure to achieve equality and support, Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position and is only open to Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Check out our Careers page to find out more information about Horizon Power. https://www.horizonpower.com.au/about-us/careers/

Are you ready for something that's bigger than a job?

If you're excited about the opportunity to join our Horizon Power team and make a real difference in the energy future of WA, we want to hear from you.

Click 'Apply' below to get started with your application.

Applications close on Monday 6th of May 2024

Please note: In some cases, we need to close the advertising earlier than the closing date - so don't miss your chance!